1. Identifying/expressing feelings (anger, sadness, affection, etc.)
1. Expressing positive and negative feelings appropriately, 1A
2. Connecting feelings with behavior, 1A
2. Anger/Anger Management (see also Therapy/Management Techniques)
1. Identifying anger triggers, 1A
2. Using calming techniques, 1A
3. Using assertive communication when angry/upset, 2C
4. Managing conflicts, 2D
3. Anxiety (see also DSM-IV Disorders Related to Emotional Issues: Anxiety Disorders)
1. Coping with anxiety, Relaxation techniques, 1A
2. Perfectionism, 1A
3. Identifying supports, 1B
4. Social Anxiety
1. Self-esteem, 1B
2. Assertiveness training, 2C
4. Frustration
1. Coping with frustration, Calming techniques, 1A
2. Problem-solving frustrating situations, 3B
3. Resolving conflicts, 2D
5. Grief and loss
1. Managing feelings of grief, depression, etc, 1A
2. Identifying support people, 1B
3. Personal goals for self-help, 1C
6. Stress
1. Coping with stress, Relaxation strategies, 1A
2. Dealing with family/peer conflicts, 2D
7. Outbursts—see also BEHAVIOR: Noncompliance: Outbursts; see also Therapy/Management Techniques
1. Expressing negative feelings appropriately, 1A
2. Impulse control, 1A
8. Perfectionism
1. Anxiety-related, 1A
2. Reasonable expectations of ones' self, 1B
9. Somatization
1. Exploring underlying feelings, Expressing feelings, 1A
2. Coping with stress, 1A
10. Facial expressions/body language,
1. Matching one's facial expression & body language with one's feelings, 1A
2. Nonverbal communication, 2C
3. Observing others' facial expressions/body language, Interpreting others' feelings, 2A

See also Self-Esteem/Self-Confidence, See also Therapy/Management Techniques

1. Key questions when counseling students with suicidal ideation, 1A – late elementary and up
2. Dealing with crisis situations, 1A
3. Self-injury, Cutting, 1A
4. Depression
1. Managing feelings of depression, 1A
2. Identifying appropriate external supports, 1B
3. Recognizing personal strengths, 1B
4. Making healthy food and exercise choices, 3A

See also Therapy/Management Techniques

1. Asperger’s Syndrome—see BEHAVIOR/Autism/Asperger's
2. Autism Spectrum Disorders—see Behavior/Autism
3. Mood disorders (Mood episodes, Depressive disorders, Bipolar disorders)
1. Managing emotions, 1A
2. Dealing with conflicts, 2D
3. Identifying external supports, 1B
4. Bipolar Disorder, Dysthymia
1. Managing depression, Improving mood, 1A
2. Identifying external supports, 1B
3. Suicidal Ideation, 1A
4. Anxiety Disorders (Overanxious Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Phobias, etc.)
1. Identifying stressors, 1A
2. Relaxation strategies, 1A
3. Specific therapy techniques, 1A
5. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, 1A
6. Tourette’s Syndrome-See BEHAVIOR
7. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder—see BEHAVIOR: DSM-IV Disorders Related to Behavior

1. Anger management
1. Identifying anger triggers, Recognizing angry feelings, Connecting feelings with behavior, 1A
2. Expressing angry feelings/negative messages appropriately, 2C
3. Preventing/managing conflicts with others/anger management, 2D
4. Calming techniques, 1A
2. Calming techniques/relaxation skills
1. Deep breathing, Visualization, Graduated muscle relaxation, Guided meditation, Music for calming, Self-hypnotism, Yoga, 1A
2. Using calming techniques in conflict resolution, 2D
3. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Changing thought patterns, 1A
4. Rational-Emotive Therapy, 1A
5. Art therapy, Creativity/self expression, 1A
6. Play Therapy, 1A
7. Bibliotherapy, 1A
8. Storytelling therapy, 1A
9. Connecting feelings with behavior, 1A
10. Self-monitoring of emotions, 1A
11. Positive thinking, 1A
12. Addressing self-esteem issues, 1B

1. Self-esteem
1. Dealing with negative feelings connected to low self-esteem, 1A
2. Identifying strengths/supports, 1B
3. Developing self-esteem/confidence through achieving personal/academic goals, 1C
4. Increasing self-esteem/confidence through contributing to school/community/home, 3C
2. "Victim" self-concept,
1. Managing negative emotions, 1A
2. Changing “victim” self-concept/improving self-confidence, 1B
3. Finding external supports, 1B
3. Assertive communication with others, 2C